School View
Opening the front door, an elegant spiral staircase leads you up to a light-filled open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. Dual aspect windows offer views towards St Mary’s School, giving the property its name, while the attractive country kitchen, large tweed sofas and plaid curtains make this a homely space in which to relax after busy days exploring all that Melrose has to offer. Two comfortable double bedrooms and stylish bathrooms with walk-in showers are also found on this upper floor, each offering sweeping views across Melrose.
Thanks to this property’s prime location, the key sights of Melrose are all within five minutes’ stroll - Melrose Abbey, the Trimontium Museum and the National Trust’s Harmony Garden and Priorwood Gardens amongst them. Add to that Melrose’s celebrated boutiques, pubs and restaurants (the acclaimed farm-to-fork restaurant Provender is literally next door), and you’ll find yourself sinking gratefully into those tweed sofas at the end of long, contented days’ exploring.
For longer walks, the 100km-long St Cuthbert’s Way starts here in Melrose, where the Saint started his religious life in 650AD, and takes hikers all the way to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, where his life ended. Keen walkers might also be tempted to hike all, or just some sections, of the 107km-long Borders Abbey circular walk, which links the historic abbeys of Melrose, Dryburgh, Jedburgh and Kelso.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION
If you are looking for a property in a similar style, the owner also owns Eildon View and Bank View in the village of Melrose. Otherwise Dryburgh Stirling One, Dryburgh Stirling Two, Dryburgh Farmhouse One, Dryburgh Farmhouse Two, Dryburgh Steading One, Dryburgh Steading Two, Dryburgh Steading Three and Dryburgh Steading Four are all located near St. Boswells.
Property Layout
GROUND FLOOR
Access into a vestibule, leading into hallway with staircase leading to the first floor living area.
FIRST FLOOR
Open-plan kitchen and sitting room. Two double sofas, footstool, Smart TV, radio/CD player.
Kitchen with electric oven, induction hob, washing machine, integrated fridge/freezer (3 drawers), small dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine – Vertuo pods, dining area with seating for four to six guests.
Bedroom one with king size bed, side tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe with drawer, small wall-mounted TV.
Bathroom with large walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
Bedroom two (with views of the courtyard) with double bed, side tables, chest of drawers, single wardrobe with drawer, small wall-mounted TV.
En suite with large corner walk-in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE
Shared courtyard to the rear with outside seating. Access via a side gate to Melrose High Street. A secure gate from the rear courtyard leads to off-street parking and gives easy access to nearby Gibson Park.
Off-street parking in the free public car park directly to the rear of the property.
Location
Set in the very heart of the country that inspired the writings of Sir Walter Scott, you will find some of the best independent shopping in the area with Melrose Abbey as the beautiful backdrop.
An enjoyable afternoon can be spent browsing the range of interiors, gift, craft and boutique style shops around the pretty Market Square before afternoon tea or supper at one of the many convivial coffee shops or restaurants. Browse the lovely Henderson’s for gifts and vintage finds; Sarah Thomson or Twelve for ladieswear; the beautiful hand-sewn Harris Tweed garments from Jane Hall at The Crafters; or Masons bookshop for a good holiday read.
For coffee and cake, pop into Apples for Jam for a steaming cappuccino and a delicious cream sponge, or head to the Town House, Provender, Burts or Marmions which all come highly recommended. Alternatively take a walk along the river and over the suspension footbridge to Gattonside for excellent food at either Seasons restaurant or the Hoebridge Restaurant.
You will find an excellent range of shops selling fine quality food and drink here including The Country Kitchen for deli produce, cheeses, whole foods and fresh coffees; Dalgetty’s Bakery, makers of the original Selkirk Bannock; Baird’s Butchers for locally sourced produce as well as freshly prepared homemade meals which are perfect for holiday stays. You will also find a quality fishmongers, a fresh fruit & veg shop as well as two small convenience stores.
Amenities
- Allows babies in armsUp to 12 months.
- Allows children1 - 16 years.
- CotA travel cot is available on request. Travel cot bedding is not supplied.
- HairdryerA hairdryer is provided in each bedroom.
- HeatingGas central heating which is thermostatically controlled.
- Highchair
- Linen & towels provided
- Outside space
- Pet freeSorry, dogs are not permitted.
- Walking distance to a pub (under 1 mile)
- Wi-FiWi-Fi is available. Mobile reception is generally very good.
All Amenities
Important Information
For safety reasons, we do not permit electric vehicle or hybrid car charging at this property. If you’re travelling by EV, discover your nearest electric vehicle charging point here.
Scottish short-term lets licence number: SB00779F. The current EPC rating for this property is band C, a copy of the certificate can be found here.
Arrival time: 4pm
Departure time: 10am
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Melrose, Scottish Borders
